The Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) will be closed at 8 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, until 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for runway resurfacing. Airline schedules have been updated to reflect the temporary closure.
The Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, Montana, will have limited days of service each week in July 2026 due to runway resurfacing. The temporary interruption in service may include limited or no flight availability on certain days and increased pricing that is not reflective of normal schedules and pricing. This closure will take place from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with the area closed weekly from Mondays at 6 p.m. through Fridays at noon. Airlines will reflect the temporary closure on their booking platforms.
Travelers should keep in mind that Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) are less than 2.5 hours from each other by car, so the Western Montana area will remain readily accessible to visitors. Consider incorporating an alternate airport into your travel plans and turn the drive into part of the experience—an opportunity to explore the scenic routes and charming small towns that connect these two regional gateways.
Montana might seem worlds away, but it’s actually pretty easy to get here. The journey is simple and it’s also quite magical in and of itself, no matter how you choose to travel. It’s easy to get around while you’re here, too—Glacier Country exploration is all part of the unforgettable Western Montana adventure.
With two major airports—Missoula (MSO) and Glacier Park International (FCA)—serviced by Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, there are plenty of routes to provide smooth travel to Western Montana for meeting and convention attendees.
Amtrak’s Empire Builder travels through the northern tier of Montana’s Glacier Country and makes stops in several Montana communities, including Cut Bank, East Glacier, Essex, West Glacier, Whitefish and Libby.
If your convention or meeting attendees are anything like us, they’d rather leave the driving to someone else. After all, taking in the sites and charm of Western Montana is part of what makes holding your business retreat or meeting here so ideal. For historic transportation in Glacier National Park, plan an outing on the park’s red buses.
If your attendees plan on driving to Western Montana, they’ll discover jaw-dropping scenery and eclectic small towns along the way. With our well-maintained highway system, anchored by Interstate Highway 90 running east and west and U.S. Highway 93 running north and south, driving in Montana’s Glacier Country is easy.
Upon arrival in Western Montana, Missoula and Kalispell both offer shuttle services for meeting and convention attendees on luxury motor coaches, mini-buses, SUVs and historic trolleys. In addition, our major hotels provide complimentary shuttles from the airport to the host property, with taxi services available in our larger communities.
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